EVENTS PROGRAMME 2008

NOVEMBER
 

22nd           Badger Survey Training Event, Aquilibrium, Campbeltown - FREE

                        The event is designed to provide participants with the skills required to conduct a badger survey for the
                        Scottish Badger Distribution Survey. The events include classroom training and a guided trip to a local sett.
                        Events are open to all. No experience necessary as full training will be provided.
                        Booking is essential via elaine@scottishbadgers.org.uk or telephone 0789 677 1867.  Details...

24th &        Rhododendron eradication by the Lever and Mulch Method - Workshops and Training Course

25th             Lochaline Hotel, Morvern, Argyll at 10am

                        Two, one-day Workshops – aimed mainly at land managers, owners and agents, agency and NGO conservation, policy and
                        land staff, invasive species specialists, volunteer and work team leaders, forestry consultants and contractors, etc…

                        Further details ...





25th            A Place for Life: Environment, Health and Well-being
                   Scottish Natural Heritage, Battleby - Cost £55
                        Sustainable places support the physical and mental health and well-being of people.  This event will
                        examine links between natural heritage and well-being. 
                        To book and for more information please e-mail spg@snh.gov.uk

26th Nov-      National Tree Week
7th Dec        Find out what you can do ...

27th &        Rhododendron eradication by the Lever and Mulch Method - Workshops and Training Course

25th             The Old Post Office, Lochaline, Argyll at 10am

                        Two-day Training Course – aimed primarily at Rhododendron control practitioners and land management contractors and staff ;
                        and anyone who would like to learn how to undertake the method themselves.    Further details ...
                      
 

DECEMBER

2nd      Argyll & Bute Biodiversity Partnership AGM  from 5.30 – 8.30 pm - Inveraray Primary School, Inveraray
            There will be presentations on the River Basin Management project; Cardross project - St Peter’s Complex – A Productive Landscape;
                Local Biodiversity Action Plan Review;  and a display of  the School Grounds and Biodiversity Project at Inveraray PS.
                Soup and Sandwiches will be provided at the start of the AGM.  The event is free, but booking is esssential.  To book ...


 

EVENTS PROGRAMME 2009

JANUARY

28th            The Participant: Sustainable Communities and Sustainable Places
                   Scottish Natural Heritage, Battleby - Cost £55
                        People make successful, sustainable places.  Enabling participation in decision making and governance
                        promoting equity and justice, and communities acting together are all integral to the creation of
                        successful, sustainable places.   To book and for more information please e-mail spg@snh.gov.uk

FEBRUARY

24th            Seminar for Planning Students - Making Sustainable Places: Planning and the
                    Natural Heritage
                    Scottish Natural Heritage, Battleby - Cost : FREE
                         Effective planning creates sustainable places and cares for the natural environment.  Using a blend of
                         presentations, themed sessions and access to a panel of experienced professionals, student planners
                         are encouraged to explore the key issues and opportunities for safeguarding the environment.
                         To book and for more information please e-mail spg@snh.gov.uk

We will be running a series of events throughout the year.  For further information or if you would like us to post your biodiversity event on the website please contact us ...

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